Curriculum Vitae
Ruth Joyce
UK
ruth@ruthjoyce.co.uk

Education
I am a self taught artist currently based in Leicestershire. I have been exhibiting my developing art work since I was 16.

2005-2008 - Queen Mary University of London
3 year Medieval History Degree, B.A Hons 2:1

2003-2005 - Rutland Sixth Form College
Fine Art A Level - B , Photography A Level - A , History A Level - A, Psychology AS Level - B

Exhibitions (solo shows marked with an asterisk *)

• December 2010- Fabrika Gallery, Leicester*
• July 2010- The Mad Art Gallery, St Louis, US
• May 2010- Fabrika Gallery, Leicester
• January-February 2010- E55, Melbourne, Australia*
• July 2009- Victoria Hall Gallery, Oakham*
• November – December 2008 Catmose Gallery, Oakham
• August 2008 - Victoria Hall Gallery, Oakham *
• July – August 2008 - View From the Top Gallery, Nottingham
• June – August 2008 - The Castle Gallery, Oakham
• April 2008 - Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford *
• August 2007 - Victoria Hall Gallery, Oakham *
• June 2007 - Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford
• August 2006 - Victoria Hall Gallery, Oakham *
• Summer 2005 - Waterstones Café, Leicester *

I also have selected prints of some of my pieces in display in shops such as Crucial Skatewear and Exit Fashionwear, Angels Restaurant, Flores Bistro and Melton Mowbray Youth Centre.

Commissions

I have produced many commissions over the past five years.
• Book Illustrations for Pegasus Publishers
• Shoe Designs for Odessa Footwear
• Illustrations for www.robinhoodproductions.co.uk
• A decorative painted board shop fitting for Exit Fashionwear
• Posters and private commissions for the Stamford Skate Park committee

I have also produced many personally commissioned portraits in my unique style. For further examples please see the ‘Commissions’ page here

Exposure and Work Experience

I have been reviewed twice in Art & Soul Magazine based in Peterborough, and have had articles on my work in the Melton Times, the Rutland Times and Stamford Mercury.

I have worked on art projects in local schools such as Oakham C of E primary school, working with children to develop their own artistic skills. I have also been commissioned by The King’s Grammar School in Peterborough regarding a project using art to highlight important environmental issues with college students on the Gifted and Talented register. I have held several ‘exploring art’ classes for the 11th Melton Guides, and am heavily involved with the Skate Park committee of Stamford.